Tondela boss warns Sporting: there are spaces we can exploit | OneFootball

Tondela are preparing to visit Alvalade this Wednesday, in the postponed match from the 26th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, and Gonçalo Feio does not hide that his respect for Sporting is enormous, even considering the Lions “one of the eight best teams in Europe”, but that does not stop him from believing there is a way to cause an upset.

The coach revealed that his staff closely followed the green and whites’ draw against AVS SAD (1-1), not only through video, but also at the stadium, stressing the importance of that direct observation, he explained.

Even so, he got straight to the point by admitting that there are aspects to exploit. “With the ball, they are a top European team, with players of enormous quality. On the other hand, we had confirmation that, in certain spaces, there are things we can take advantage of in this match,” he said.

The strategy also involves having the ball and not just defending, as part of an ambitious game plan. “Preparing for a match only without the ball is not something I believe in. Even against such a strong opponent, a game has several phases. A player feels more confident with the ball at his feet”, he stressed.

The green and white club will return to the pitch next Wednesday, April 29, against Tondela. The match, counting for the postponed 26th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the side coached by Gonçalo Feio, will be played at 8:15 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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